Supernatural/Buffy: un confronto osceno

http://www.cliqueclack.com/tv/2008/11/15/is-supernatural-as-good-as-buffy/

Is Supernatural as good as Buffy?

Let me just preface this post and say that I will be writing with my head
hung low, the burden of regret weighing heavily. Why? I don’t watch
Supernatural.

When it premiered several seasons ago, I watched most of the first episode
and thought it was pretty good, if not slightly hokey at the end. It didn’t
move me enough to give it a second look. And to this day, I can’t figure
out why, because I was still reeling from the void of Buffy the Vampire
Slayer and Angel both being off the air. What was I thinking?

Now, when I read Brett’s reviews of Supernatural, I find myself wishing I
had stuck with the show for a little longer. Brett’s reviews are really
well-written, but something tells me even Brett couldn’t spin it so a
crappy show looked so damned good. Here are the things about Supernatural
that tempt me, and have me wondering if Supernatural would have filled my
Buffy void all this time:

1. It seems to have a really complex back story. I like the fact that there
are characters that come and go throughout the seasons, playing an
important role in developing the story of these two brothers. I wish I knew
more about it.

2. Even if there isn’t much story arc involved in a particular episode, the
show seems to be creative with plenty of twists to keep the viewer involved
with the stand-alone characters and plot. Brett is never disappointed when
this show tries something different.

3. An obvious point, perhaps, but there’s tons of supernatural stuff going
on. Cool.

4. Some specifics that caught my eye and made me think of Buffy were some
of the crazy, tongue-in-cheek baddies introduced: giant teddy bears,
zombies, body-jumping souls, demons; aw, heck, I’m getting nostalgic just
writing this one.

5. It seems to have a little bit of everything, exploring familial
relationships with the brothers, romantic relationships, and even some
characters that are hazy-gray when it comes to classifying them as good or
evil. Again, cool.

6. Snappy lines and other comedic elements injected into the darker
storylines is just what Buffy did to make a perfectly well-rounded
43-minute viewing experience.

7. Reminiscent of Buffy’s “Once More with Feeling” musical, which hit it
out of the park, Supernatural tried an old-fashioned black and white
monster movie episode this season. Can I say cool again?

8. Um, if I understand it correctly, one of the brothers went to Hell for a
bit. Ah, the good old days, eh Angel?

9. With character names like Azazel and Castiel, I can’t help but want to
know more about how these guys fit into the story. Are they demons?
Incarnations of the Devil himself? Or maybe just nobodies with really jazzy
names.

So, as much fun as it has been enjoying Supernatural vicariously through
Brett’s reviews, I think it is about time I invest in the DVDs and start
catching up; something tells me that I won’t regret it. But tell me, is
Supernatural as good as Buffy?
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Jolan Tru
Filippo "Hytok" Simone
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